Transporting Children Under 6 Years Old: Is Wearing a Helmet Required?

Based on Point k Clause 2 Article 6 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP on Sanctions for operators of motorcycles, mopeds (including electric bikes), motorcycle-like vehicles, and moped-like vehicles violating road traffic rules

A fine ranging from 200,000 VND to 300,000 VND shall be imposed on operators committing one of the following violations:

Transporting passengers who are not wearing "motorcycle helmets" or wearing "motorcycle helmets" without properly fastening the chin strap, except in cases of transporting a person for emergency medical treatment, children under 06 years old, or escorting individuals who have committed unlawful acts;

Thus, according to the above regulation, your 5-year-old child is not required to wear a helmet when riding on a motorcycle. However, to ensure safety, you should equip your child with a suitable helmet.

Respectfully!